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India’s gold imports fell nearly 70% to 25-30 tonnes after customs duty on gold was raised to 15% from 6%. Despite lower volumes, import value increased due to rising prices. The government aims to reduce foreign exchange outflow and prioritise essential imports

Harry Kane struck twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half goals as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Kane also became the leading penalty scorer in World Cup history, excluding shootouts.

The Amaravati Quantum & AI Innovation Center will launch in Andhra Pradesh in partnership with IBM. The initiative aims to build a large-scale quantum innovation ecosystem by connecting industry, academia, and technology experts to develop practical quantum computing solutions

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at five locations in Kerala, including Kochi hospitals and suspected intermediaries’ homes, as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged international organ trafficking network. Investigators are examining financial records, documents, and possible illegal commissions  

A 26-year-old newlywed woman, Vishakha Tilekar, allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Ambernath after facing dowry harassment, according to her family’s complaint. Police registered a case against her husband and relatives, arrested her doctor husband, and launched an investigation

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the net as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Yoane Wissa's equaliser earned the African side its first-ever World Cup goal and point.

Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Jaaved Jaaferi will appear on Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, bringing laughter, games and Dhamaal-inspired fun. Contestants face a Kesar Rasgulla challenge while celebrity guests join teams for entertaining kitchen battles

Adah Sharma will make her Marathi cinema debut with Gajra, a film inspired by true events and directed by Shreyas Jadhav. The movie is slated for release in 2027, marking a new milestone in her acting career

The IMD has forecast a revival of the Southwest Monsoon across Telangana from June 23, with widespread rainfall expected from June 21. Falling temperatures, thunderstorms and moisture-laden winds are likely to bring relief from prolonged heat across the State.

Students of Government Primary School, Bazaar-e-Ghansi, at Moosa Bowli are allegedly exposed to electrocution risks after an electrical transformer was installed near the school gate. School authorities and parents have urged GHMC and other departments to intervene immediately.

Father's Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate fathers with thoughtful gifts that match their personalities. From bar tool sets and grooming kits to wireless earbuds and memorable family experiences, these six ideas combine practicality, comfort and lasting value.

Smart rings are gaining popularity among health-conscious users as a discreet alternative to smartwatches. The devices track sleep, heart rate, stress and activity levels while encouraging healthier habits, offering round-the-clock health monitoring in a compact and unobtrusive form.

Nora Fatehi expressed gratitude to India, Morocco, and Canada after performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto. She credited the three nations for shaping her career and celebrated her second FIFA performance

Apple may increase prices on some products as rising memory and storage chip costs, driven by strong AI data centre demand, squeeze margins. CEO Tim Cook said the company can no longer absorb all component cost increases, though no timeline was announced

The rupee fell 21 paise to 94.71 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as the Federal Reserve's hawkish outlook strengthened the greenback. However, easing crude oil prices and improving geopolitical sentiment provided support to broader financial markets.

The MDMK is likely to exit the DMK-led alliance and move closer to Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK government. Political meetings and statements by Vaiko and Durai Vaiko have fueled speculation, with possible MLA resignations potentially triggering by-elections and reshaping Tamil Nadu politics

Shafali Verma credited Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur for boosting her confidence after India's commanding 95-run victory over the Netherlands. With two wins from two matches, India lead Group A and are focused on maintaining momentum ahead of South Africa.

Security forces conducted extensive operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, recovering arms, ammunition, and bulletproof vests while dismantling 30 illegal bunkers. Four people were detained for verification. Authorities intensified security measures amid ongoing ethnic violence, aiming to restore peace and normalcy

A Royal Bengal tiger was captured on a camera trap in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, prompting heightened monitoring by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand forest authorities. Officials suspect it could be a tiger missing from Rajaji National Park, while local communities have been alerted

Gold pledged by customers for loans allegedly disappeared from a Bank of India branch locker in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Officials found 96 missing gold packets during an inspection. An FIR was filed against three employees, and police launched an investigation to recover the gold

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded after opening lower on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices and positive geopolitical developments. Investor sentiment improved amid hopes of reduced tensions in West Asia, helping markets recover early losses and trade higher.

Three members of a family were killed after their car crossed a road divider and collided head-on with a lorry near Turkapally-Muraharipally in Medchal on Thursday. Police launched rescue operations and are working to establish the victims' identities.

The Jubilee Hills police registered a case against an unidentified man for allegedly sexually harassing a 28-year-old woman while she was drawing rangoli outside a house. The suspect fled after she raised an alarm, and police are examining CCTV footage.

The Balanagar police arrested four persons and seized four kilograms of ganja, mobile phones and two motorcycles during a vehicle-checking operation at Narasapur Cross Roads. Police said the contraband was sourced from an Odisha-based supplier who remains absconding.